Irvine-based JDRF Orange County raised $800,000 during its annual Walk to Cure Diabetes. More than 6,000 people participated in the event; proceeds raised by it will fund research for the prevention, treatment and curing of type diabetes. In addition to the walk, the event also included live entertainment and a food festival. More information: jdrfoc.org.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY

Irvine-based United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County held its 2012 Life Without Limits Autumn Golf Classic and the Brianna Cup at the Santa Ana Country Club on Oct. 22. The event generated more than $130,000 to help provides services and support for children with a wide range of disabilities. Information: visit ucp-oc.org.

INNOVATIVE THINKERS FORUM

Irvine-based nonprofit Team Kids held its Innovated Thinkers Forum II fundraiser at the Edwards Lifesciences' corporate headquarters on Oct. 17. The event raised more than $150,000 and attracted more than 250 people. The fundraiser included a tour of Edwards' heart valve manufacturing operations and a panel discussion from the Chairman of Merage Institute Paul Merage, Co-Founder of Broadcom Heny Samueli, Chairman of Edwards Lifesciences Muke Mussallem and President of CHOC Children's Kimberly Cripe.

NEW WORSHIP PASTOR

Voyagers Bible Church in Irvine has welcomed Aaron Tucker as its new worship pastor. Tucker previously served at the Pathways Church in San Diego and earned a master's degree in theological studies from Bethel Seminary. He will also serve as the church's pastor to young adults in their mid-20s and early 30s. Information: visit voyagers.org or call 949-857-5500.

ORANGEWOOD BOARD MEMBERS

Orangewood Children's Foundation, a nonprofit organization that serves abused and neglected children in the county, has announced the addition of three Irvine residents to its board of directors: Lupe Erwin, Steve Keefer and Tim Patten.

Erwin has previously served as a board chair for the organization's 44 Women for Children auxiliary. Keefer has been in involved with the organization for over eight years and served on the boards for Campfire USA—Orange County Council and Irvine Housing Operations. Patten has served on Orangewood's Ambassador and Finance committees and been involved with the organization for several years.

UC Irvine was honored by the American Red Cross for its commitment to preparedness at the 28th annual Disaster Preparedness held at the Anaheim Convention Center on Oct. 10. The university received an Excellence in Disaster Preparedness Award for its disaster and emergency planning, which involves a mass communications plant and a campus search and rescue team. Information: oc-redcross.org.

PURPLE STRIDE OC

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Orange County affiliate held its fourth annual 5k walk/10k run PurpleStride event on Nov. 10 at Irvine's William Mason Regional Park. More than 1,000 people attended the event, meant to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. It raised more than $155,000. The money will go toward pancreatic cancer research and patient support. Information: visit pancan.org.

LALLOWAY APPOINTED TO BOARD

Irvine City Councilmember Jeffrey Lalloway has been appointed to the Orange County Transportation Authority's board of directors as a representative of the third supervisorial district. Lalloway will fill the current term of Tustin Councilmember Jerry Amante; his two-year appointment begins in January.

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